ill
Usage
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The adjective ill is more mild than evil or wicked, and it appears mainly in certain fixed expressions: ill will; ill-natured. Evil applies to that which violates or leads to the violation of moral law: evil practices. Wicked implies willful and determined doing of what is very wrong: a wicked plan. Bad is the broadest and simplest term: a bad man; bad habits.Example Sentences
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Agent Miller wondered if the jailed Proud Boy had discovered his wife was cheating on him, prompting the colleague to write, “hahaha i’ll bring beer.”
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023
"Let's all just respect the process and i'll get off my phone x R," she added.
From Fox News • Mar. 21, 2022
"I would never defend anybody posting this. But i still won't throw her away over it. The rest i'll take off twitter."
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2020
An Arsenal fan who on 12 August had posted: "Tell you what, if we sign Mustafi i'll give everyone that RT's this £20", received a reply from the Gunners after they signed Shkodran Mustafi.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2016
I understand why you can't be on the receiving end of these updates anymore, and i'll respect your decision, but I'll miss you.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
